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Standard Chartered and HSBC Complete First Transaction on Swift Blockchain Ledger
Blockchain // August 21, 2026

Standard Chartered and HSBC have completed the first interbank transaction executed on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger, Standard Chartered said in a Wednesday (Aug. 19) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Sionic Debuts Instant Bank Pay Via Microsoft Marketplace
Real-Time Payments // August 12, 2026

Real-time payments company Sionic has launched its instant bank pay service through Microsoft Marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

BNY Adds Blockchain Capabilities to Transfer Agency Business
Blockchain // July 29, 2026

Banking giant BNY is bringing blockchain technology to its transfer agency business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Banks Turn $5.3 Million Wires Into Strategic Assets
Banking // July 28, 2026

Wire payments are starting to look less like back-office plumbing and more like a competitive tool for banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Banks Turn $5.3 Million Wires Into Strategic Assets

July 28, 2026
Wire payments are starting to look less like back-office plumbing and more like a competitive tool for banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Bank of America: Cross-Border Payments Must Work Like Local Ones

July 08, 2026
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Banks Find Debit’s Real Cost in False Declines and Manual Fixes

July 07, 2026
For many financial institutions, the biggest opportunity in debit is hiding in plain sight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Liquidity Management Becomes the Next Test for Real-Time Payments

June 30, 2026
Real-time payment networks have changed the speed at which money moves. The greater challenge now lies in ensuring institutions can support that movement without creating new operational pressures around funding,...

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Standard Chartered and HSBC Complete First Transaction on Swift Blockchain Ledger

August 21, 2026
Standard Chartered and HSBC have completed the first interbank transaction executed on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger, Standard Chartered said in a Wednesday (Aug. 19) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

Sionic Debuts Instant Bank Pay Via Microsoft Marketplace

August 12, 2026
Real-time payments company Sionic has launched its instant bank pay service through Microsoft Marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

BNY Adds Blockchain Capabilities to Transfer Agency Business

July 29, 2026
Banking giant BNY is bringing blockchain technology to its transfer agency business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Billtrust Adds Buyer Portal to Speed Up B2B Payments

May 05, 2026
Billtrust has added a self-service payment experience and a cash forecasting tool to its B2B accounts receivable workflow and payment software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...